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A Huawei P30 Pro handset is shown in this file photo. Google said on May 21, 2019 that services would continue to work on existing Huawei devices. ABS-CBN News

MANILA -- Google said Monday services will continue to work on existing Huawei devices, following reports that it suspended the transfer of hardware and software to the Chinese giant to comply with Washington's directive.

The Trump administration on Thursday added Huawei to a trade blacklist, immediately enacting restrictions that will make it difficult for the company to do business with US counterparts.

Washington's move came as the US and China struggled to resolve a months-long trade war.

"We assure you while we are complying with all US gov't requirements, services like Google Play & security from Google Play Protect will keep functioning on your existing Huawei device," Google said on the official Twitter account of its Android platform.

For Huawei users' questions regarding our steps to comply w/ the recent US government actions: We assure you while we are complying with all US gov't requirements, services like Google Play & security from Google Play Protect will keep functioning on your existing Huawei device.